‘Bond market tantrum risks’: Gilt traders brace for Labour leftward pivot as Starmer future uncertain
Alarm over economy ‘slowing swiftly’ with manufacturing deteriorating to 2021 low November 22, 2023 Order books for manufacturing firms fell to their weakest level since early 2021, dampening hopes of a recovery in the sector.
British manufacturing sector gets £4.5bn shot in the arm from Jeremy Hunt November 17, 2023 Funding was announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt this evening, ahead of the much-vaunted Autumn statement next Wednesday, which is likely to focus on productivity in the workforce.
War keeps BAE flying high as military orders flow November 13, 2023 BAE Systems has maintained its bumped-up annual earnings guidance as geopolitical tension keeps demand for military kits soaring.
Ferrari profits speed ahead as wealthy buyers splash out to personalise supercars November 2, 2023 Ferrari raised its earnings forecast on Thursday after profits surged on wealthy consumers paying out to personalise their supercars.
Tata Steel: Up to 3,000 Port Talbot jobs saved – for now November 1, 2023 Up to 3,000 steelworkers at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant have been granted a temporary reprieve after an expected announcement on job cuts has apparently been pulled.
UK manufacturing mired in deepest downturn since 2008 financial crisis November 1, 2023 The UK's manufacturing sector is engulfed in the deepest downturn since the 2008 financial crisis as market uncertainty depresses activity, a closely watched survey suggests.
Can’t beat them? Join them. European automakers rev up stakes in Chinese EV makers October 30, 2023 European automakers are revving up their stakes in Chinese electric vehicle makers in a bid to crack the market amid cut-throat competition.
Volkswagen ‘not satsified’ with profits as hedging losses bite October 26, 2023 Arno Antlitz, Volkswagen's chief financial officer, said the company was on a "robust course and had again increased sales volumes and revenues in the third quarter".
Porsche defies economic gravity as luxury cars outpace recession fears October 25, 2023 Porsche reported a jump in sales and profits thanks to strong performances from its bestselling Cayenne series and all-electric Taycan.
Sector and unions welcome Labour plans to invest £3bn in UK steel industry October 23, 2023 If Labour is elected, the party says the UK's steel industry can expect a £3bn investment.